Do Dham Yatra (Kedarnath & Badrinath Ji)

Itinerary: Guptkashi (2N) - Badrinath (1N) - Rudraprayag (1N)

Day 01: Haridwar - Guptkashi
Drive straight to Guptkashi. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi. On arrival Check In at the Hotel, evening visit Ardh Narishwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
The name Gupt Kashi means "Hidden Benares. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Gupt Kashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnat pandas(hereditary pilgrimage priests) live in Gupt Kashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.

Day 02: Guptkashi/Sitapur – Kedarnath - Guptkashi/Sitapur.
After medical check-up proceed to Gaurikund, Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) by pony / Doli. Tour members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, toiletries and clothes..Visit Kedarnath Temple. freshening up, perform Pooja and also Darshan at Shri Kedarnathji & back to guptkashi. Overnight stay.
The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva, the protector and the destroyer. According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war,felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface. The r! emaining portions of Lord Shiva appeared at four other places and are worshipped there as his manifestations. The arms appeared at Tungnath, the face at Rudranath, the belly at Madhmaheshwar and his locks (hair) with head at Kalpeshwar. Kedarnath and the four above-mentioned shrines are treated as Panch Kedar.

Day 03: Guptkashi to Badrinath Via Ukhimath & Chopta
Early morning, after breakfast trek up to Ukhimath & Chopta. en-route visit Joshimath, (Narsimha Temple, Sankaracharaya Math) In evening Further drive to badrinath. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 04: Badrinath – Rudraprayag
Early morning, pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Later drive to Rudraprayag. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.
Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and hauliganga. Of the four 'Maths' established by Adi Shankaracharya, Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath. The idol is brought down to Joshimath and installed in the temple for people to worship. There are many other temples in the township. The most important is the temple of Nar Singh with the idol of Lord Vishnu. The left arm of this deity is getting destroyed with time and the popular belief holds that the day the arm completely withers Badrinath valley will cease to exist and the Gods will transfer the residence into the neighboring Niti Valley at Bhavishya Badri.

Day 05: Rudraprayag - Haridwar Via Rishikesh
After breakfast drive to Haridwar en-route visit Deoprayag, Rishikesh (Ram Jhula & Laxman Jhula, Gita Mandir).After sightseeing proceed to Haridwar. Overnight stay in Haridwar
Drive to Haridwar, the 'place of sages' is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of "Hrishikesh " and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh

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HOTELS ENVISAGED IN ABOVE PACKAGE:

CATEGORY	STANDARD	DELUXE	LUXURY
Guptkashi-Sitapur	HOTEL RAJHANS/ KEDAR PLACE/ HOTEL JAGAT RAJ/NOTI YAL SADAN/SI MILAR	HOTEL JAGAT RAJ/HOTEL GIRIRAJ/ HOTEL J.P.PLACE/ SIMILAR	SHIVALIK VELLY RESORT/ GHUGUTI RESORT/ SIMILAR
Badrinath	PADASHREE GUEST HOUSE/ JANKI GUEST HOUSE/SIMILAR	HOTEL SHANKAR SHREE /HOTEL YOGA/ HOTEL DWARIADHES/ PATALIPUAR/SIMILAR	HOTEL SNOW CREAST/ SAROVER PORTICO/ NARYANA PLACE /SIMILAR
Rudraprayag	HOTEL PUSHPDEEP/ HOTEL SANGRILA/ Hotel SUGANDHA/ HOTEL ARADHNA/ SIMILAR	HOTEL PUSP DEEP (A.C)/ HOTEL SANGRIL A RESORT/ BALBIR PALACE/ SIMIL AR	HOTEL MONAL RESORT /SACHIN INTERNATION AL/ SIMILAR

PRICE PER PERSON:

Category	Standard	Deluxe	Luxury
02 Pax	13100 INR (Indigo) Book Now	14500 INR (Indigo) Book Now	22500 INR (Innova) Book Now
04 Pax	9250 INR (Indigo) Book Now	12500 INR (Tavera) Book Now	16100 INR (Innova) Book Now
06 Pax	9000 INR (Tavera) Book Now	10200 INR (Innova) Book Now	14000 INR (Innova) Book Now
08 Pax	10300 INR (Tempo) Book Now	11850 INR (Tempo Push Back) Book Now	14750 INR (Tempo Push Back) Book Now
10 Pax	9350 INR (Tempo) Book Now	11000 INR (Tempo Push Back) Book Now	13750 INR (Tempo Push Back) Book Now
12 Pax	8750 INR (Tempo) Book Now	10250 INR (Tempo Push Back) Book Now	13100 INR (Tempo Push Back) Book Now
Extra Bed	70% of Package Rate per Person	70% of Package Rate per Person	70% of Package Rate per Person
Child without Bed	50% of Package Rate per Person	50% of Package Rate per Person	50% of Package Rate per Person
14Pax and more	ON REQUEST	ON REQUEST	ON REQUEST

Note : These rates are not applicable for high season.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

Neat, clean, hygienic accommodation on Twin or Double Sharing as per your preferences. Inclusive of transport services for 4 Nights & 5 Days. (Ex Haridwar) All Breakfast & Dinner. All point to point sight-seeing as per given program possible in time frame. Transportation from Haridwar to Haridwar (for the designated meeting point). –Haridwar and vice versa, AC will not run in the hills. All toll, tax, parking and driver allowances are included.

GST as Applicable. Accommodation and meals in Kedarnath Ji will be on direct payment, Any International or Domestic Air or Rail Tickets, Rest All Meals, Table drinks, laundry, porter, pony / Palaki, tips, camera fee, ropeway charges, entrance charges, travel / personal health insurance, personal expenses of the clients or any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, landslides etc. and anything not specified in cost included. Helicopter Tickets from Phata-Kedarnath –Phata @ 8500 + GST INR Extra

NOTE

• Sitting arrangements in BUS will be on rotation basis. Your Tour Escort will guide you for this and we need to cooperate with him. Applicable on Min 25 Persons.
• Passenger those are not willing to trek will opt helicopter services from Phata to Kedarnath and return.
• 100% Amount will be deposit before start the tour.
• Charges for AC / Heater will be extra and as per hotel to hotel basis.
• Vehicles are on Disposal from pre advised meeting point in Delhi or Haridwar.
• Vehicle Charges are inclusive of all toll taxes / parking and driver allowance.